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EMERGING TECH

Powering up space-based AI data centers.

Google launches “Project Suncatcher” for space-based AI infrastructure. US President Trump re-nominates Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. China’s Shenzhou 20 return mission delayed after suspected space debris impact. And, more.

Maria Varmazis
Nov 5, 2025
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Summary

Google Research is detailing a new research initiative they're calling Project Suncatcher, the blueprints for a constellation of solar-powered satellites carrying Tensor Processing Units to operate as space-based AI data centers. US President Donald Trump has renominated Jared Isaacman to become Administrator of NASA after withdrawing his initial nomination just this past May. China’s crewed spacecraft Shenzhou‑20, docked at the Tiangong space station since April 24th, has unfortunately had its return to Earth postponed. And, more.

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Exploring a space-based, scalable AI infrastructure system design⁠

⁠Trump renominates Musk ally Jared Isaacman to run NASA months after withdrawal⁠

⁠SEALSQ, WISeKey and Swiss Armed Forces advance quantum-secure satellite security⁠ 

Our October 14 show: ⁠Are satellites vulnerable to eavesdropping?⁠ 

⁠China's Shenzhou-20 return mission delayed due to space debris impact- Reuters⁠ 

⁠ESA - Sentinel-1D and Ariane 6 ready for liftoff⁠

⁠Rocket Lab - 'The Nation God Navigates' Launch⁠

⁠Astronomer captures 2 meteors slamming into the moon (video) | Space⁠

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